Mattingley is worked in one piece which makes it a quick knit with almost no finishing. The body is worked in the round to the underarm, then it is split and the front and back are worked separately to the shoulders. Shoulder stitches are joined by working a three needle cast off and stitches are picked up around the armhole. Sleeves are worked ...

Kassia is a rectangular wrap worked in one piece. The centre feature an easy diamond lace pattern which is repeated across the width of the wrap. The lacy edging features a large yarn over for a scalloped edging and a ‘faggotting’ transition column.

Demeter was the Greek goddess of the harvest and is usually pictured with sheaves of wheat or fruit and vegetables. The twisted stitches in this beret twist away from each other in imitation of an ear of wheat and the gently undulating ridges of the finished hat give it a lush, organic shape reminiscent of autumn fruits and harvest festival disp...

Dionysus was the ancient Greek god of the grape harvest and wine; it was also at his festivals that the Greek theatre was developed. This suitably dramatic wrap features a pretty picot edging and interlocking diamonds, together with a simple eyelet lace pattern in the shape of a bunch of grapes.

This pattern on one of the collection of 16 new patterns in Artesano Superwash. This is the only free pattern, the rest of the collection are available as single sheet patterns or as a collection in the book.

Classic men’s cardigan with zipped front. Knitted in reverse stocking stitch with single stitch ribs in knot. Cables travel up front and back to continue into the collar which is doubled for warmth and style.

Family legend says that one of my ancestors discovered the Marakoopa cave in Tasmania by falling in a hole when out hunting game. Internet research also suggests that Marakoopa is an aboriginal word meaning beautiful.